Thriller,Drama
United States of America
The Crush is a 1993 psychological thriller directed by Alan Shapiro and stars Alicia Silverstone, Cary Elwes, and Jennifer Rubin. The story revolves around Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes), a young journalist who moves into a guest house on the property of a wealthy family. He soon meets his landlady's daughter, 14-year-old Adrian Forrester (Alicia Silverstone), and becomes the object of her infatuation.
Adrian is an intelligent and manipulative teenager who becomes determined to win Nick's affections, going as far as attempting to sabotage his relationship with his girlfriend, Amy (Jennifer Rubin). As her obsession with Nick intensifies, Adrian becomes increasingly unstable, resorting to dangerous and violent measures to ensure that he remains in her life.
Despite Amy's warnings and growing evidence of Adrian's disturbing behavior, Nick remains ignorant of her advances until it is too late. He soon finds himself trapped in a dangerous situation that threatens not only his career but also his life.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, but Silverstone's performance was widely praised and considered a breakthrough. The Crush has since become a cult classic and is noted for its portrayal of the toxic and dangerous nature of obsession.
